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New Star Investment TrustLSE:NSI +0.36%58 Net Margin % is 97.83% as of Dec. 2025, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 96.82. GuruFocus rates LSE:NSI with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.08 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,571 Asset Management companies, New Star Investment Trust ranks better than 64.86% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for New Star Investment Trust's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:NSI'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 69.58 Med: 96.82 Max: 102.97
Current: 96.9
LSE:NSI's Net Margin % is ranked better than 64.86% of 1571
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 85.3
vs LSE:NSI: 96.90
New Star Investment Trust (LSE:NSI) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
New Star Investment Trust Net Margin % Related Terms
New Star Investment Trust Net Margin % Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Asset Management subindustry, New Star Investment Trust's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
New Star Investment Trust Net Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, New Star Investment Trust's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where New Star Investment Trust's Net Margin % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
New Star Investment Trust (LSE:NSI) has a Net Margin % of 97.83% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on New Star Investment Trust and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 96.82. Over the past decade, New Star Investment Trust's Net Margin % has ranged from 69.58 to 102.97. According to the industry distribution chart, New Star Investment Trust ranks #552 out of 1571 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 35.1%.
Is New Star Investment Trust's Net Margin % too high?
New Star Investment Trust's current Net Margin % of 97.83% is near median its 10-year median of 96.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 69.58 to a high of 102.97. The Asset Management industry median Net Margin % is 85.30. New Star Investment Trust's value of 97.83% is 14.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, New Star Investment Trust ranks #552 out of 1571 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, New Star Investment Trust has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does New Star Investment Trust's Net Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, New Star Investment Trust ranks #552 out of 1571 companies for Net Margin %. This puts New Star Investment Trust in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 85.30. New Star Investment Trust's value of 97.83% is 14.7% above this benchmark. Historically, New Star Investment Trust's own Net Margin % has ranged from 69.58 to 102.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 96.82 vs. the industry median of 85.30, New Star Investment Trust has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Margin % for an Asset Management company?
The median Net Margin % among Asset Management companies is 85.30, based on 1,571 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. New Star Investment Trust's current Net Margin % of 97.83% is 14.7% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on New Star Investment Trust and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Net Margin % is 85.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. New Star Investment Trust's current Net Margin % is 97.83%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 96.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is New Star Investment Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, New Star Investment Trust (LSE:NSI) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.08, compared to a current price of £1.39 — trading 33.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 97.83%, which is near median its 10-year median of 96.82 and 14.7% above the Asset Management industry median of 85.30. New Star Investment Trust's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For New Star Investment Trust (LSE:NSI), the current Net Margin % is 97.83% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is New Star Investment Trust (LSE:NSI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, New Star Investment Trust stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £1.39 is trading 33.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.08.
GuruFocus considers New Star Investment Trust to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:NSI:
Net Margin %: 97.83% (near median its 10-year median of 96.82)
GF Value™: £2.08 vs. price of £1.39 (33.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 14.7% above the Asset Management median (#552 of 1571)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:NSI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
New Star Investment Trust PLC is an investment company which is managed by Brompton Asset Management LLP. The company's investment objective is to achieve long-term capital growth. Its policy is to allocate assets to world-wide investment opportunities through investment in equity, bond, commodity, real estate, currency and other markets. It invests in pooled investment vehicles, exchange-traded funds, futures, options and limited partnerships.
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